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Metapod in Pokémon Gold & Silver
#25 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Cocoon Pokémon
Metapod in the National PokédexNormal
Shiny
Pokédex entries
Pokémon Gold
Inside the shell, it is soft and weak as it prepares to evolve. It stays motionless in the shell.
Pokémon Silver
It prepares for evolution by hardening its shell as much as possible to protect its soft body.
Pokémon details
Type
Category
Cocoon Pokémon
Height
0.7 m (2'04")
Weight
9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)
National Pokédex
#0011
Metapod in Other Games
National Dex pageBase stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.
Min
Max
HP
50
210
303
Attack
20
45
138
Defense
55
115
208
Sp. Atk
25
55
148
Sp. Def
25
55
148
Speed
30
65
158
Total
205
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience. Special Attack and Special Defense share a DV and Stat Experience.
Stat Experience is gained in five stats. Special is shared by Special Attack and Special Defense; each stat can reach 65,535.
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #25 |
|---|---|
| Stat Experience | 50 HP, 20 Atk, 55 Def, 30 Spe, 25 Special |
| Catch rate | 120 |
| Base Exp. | 72 |
Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,840 nominal steps; actual hatching varies) |
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Caterpie #24 | Level 7 | Metapod #25 |
Metapod #25 | Level 10 |  Butterfree #26 |
Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Gold
Silver
